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• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Carpet and Rug Institute

  The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Latex gloves

  These indispensable tools help guard against infection and chemical exposure.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Enzyme

  These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

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